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[Bazile]

Following rectal bleeding in 2006 I underwent a Sigmoidoscopy examination. The report states-

Normal Sigmoidoscopy
Small Fibrous Anal Canal Polyp
Anal Tag


A report following a rectal examination in March 2018 ( following rectal bleeding in December 2017) states –

Small Anal Skin Tag Anteriorly
Small Fibro-epithelial polyp palpable on the right side of his anal canal


Sigmoidscopy in June 2018 report states –

Normal Colon
2 cm Anal Polyp

The consultant who performed the Sigmoidoscopy in June 2018 put me down for removal of the Polyp ( I agreed at the time probably because I thought it would be under a local Anaesthetic )
However the operation is to be performed under General Anaesthetic and I’m getting cold feet .
Yes I’m a bit scared of being put to sleep .

So , given the Diagnosis , is it your opinion that this polyp needs to be removed ?

Will this polyp cause problems – e.g. is it likely to turn cancerous in the future , if it is not removed ?

[237SJ]

I had an anal polyp removed in 2009 under general anaesthetic. It was no problem at all.

[Mamyalynne]

No one can predict whether a polyp will turn into anything sinister, that's why you should fight your fear and get it removed.

[237SJ]

There are polyps that are more likely to become cancerous than other polyps. Adenoma rings a bell but I would have to Google it as I can;t remember off the top of my head.. I had a sessile polyp removed via routine sigmoidoscopy. The amount of polyps and size (generally, larger than 5mm) that are removed from one's bowel can be linked to cancer. The powers that be reckon that all bowel cancers start with polyps and I think there could be some truth in that

[237SJ]

By the way, the Doctor who performed my sigmoidoscopy said that there was no connection between my anal polyp and the bowel as the tissue is completely different.

[Old_Geezer]

Gosh, they'll tag anything these days, won't they.

[Sqad]

Sorry Bazile, I have only just seen you post as i seemed tired yesterday so had an early night.

Now,I basically agree with the posts of Mamy and 237....but let us be more specific in your case.

Oddly enough, anal polyps are relatively uncommon, compared with those higher up in the rectum and colon and haven't been studied so thoroughly and are probably less likely to become cancerous..probably.

Now 2006...small fibrous anal polyp....2018, 12 years later the polyp is 2cms......so not much going on there.

Yes, it probably does need removing as if it isn't then you may get rectal bleeding with anaemia, it may become inflamed, it may itch or rarely it may prolapse (come out and won't go back in).Turning cancerous is a possibility but unlikely.

Your problem is the anaesthesia,as it is with many people. it can easily be done under sedation and i would contact the surgeon's secretary, tell her your fears and ask if he/she (the surgeon)will do this polyp removal under sedation though an IV drip.

Yes you could "chicken out" and monitor the situation, but in my opinion with that choice would go a small but present risk of complications as outlined above.

[Bazile]

Thank you for your contributions

Sqad - what exactly is this anal skin tag and will it be removed at the same time as the polyp ?

[Sqad]

It is just an outgrowth of skin.....no big deal and you may need to ask them to remove it at the same time.

[Bazile]

Thanks sqad

[ummmm]

It is a big deal, Sqad!!

[Sqad]

ummmm...is it? Not from my perspective it isn't.

[Old_Geezer]

It is when you need to clean it daily.

[ummmm]

Sqad...I'm due to have polyps removed and the consultant told me there is a high chance they could turn cancerous. That's a big deal!!

[Mamyalynne]

Sqad said the 'tag' was no big deal - I agree, it may as well go whilst they are there.

[Sqad]

Ummmm......bazile wasn't referring to his polyp removal, he was referring to his anal skin tag.
bazile's polyp is in the anus.......yours are in the colon.
Different ball game.
However, your opinion is as good as mine......she post yopu reply to bazile, saying that you disagree with sqad.

[ummmm]

Just don't say 'no big deal'

It's too dismissive to people who are worried.

[jno]

just a personal view, but the deeper asleep I am when things are done to my body, the happier I am.

[Mamyalynne]

A deep rooted fear/concern of GA is normal and extremely common, it's a fear I share - as Sqad said best discussed with those treating you.

[Bazile]

Its funny - i have had 3 operations in the past where GA was administered and i don't remember having any concerns .

However for some reason i have become a bit scared on this occasion
Odd , isn't it ?

[Mamyalynne]

In a way it's odd but also quite normal, a good pre med usually settles you down.